Director of Communications and Marketing – Brentwood Academy

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an educational recruitment firm, has been hired by Brentwood Academy to search for its next Director of Communications and Marketing.Founded in 1969, Brentwood Academy is a non-denominational Christian school, located just outside of Nashville. Brentwood is committed to creating an environment that fosters academic and athletic excellence, with God as the foundation. Every day at Brentwood Academy provides an opportunity for students to grow and discover who God wants them to be.Brentwood Academy provides an exceptional academic experience in a Christ-centered environment to 750 students across grades 6-12. Students are challenged and supported as they grow intellectually, physically, socially, and spiritually. Whether its in the classrooms, on stage, in the robotics lab, or on the turf, Brentwood is equipped with top-notch facilities where everyone can feed their passions.Major Functions and Responsibilities:- As the institutional storyteller, capture the ethos of the hallways, classrooms, stage, and playing fields and drive the content pipeline to consistently create and deliver compelling communications for the entire Brentwood Academy community;- Write news releases, post Academy news online and through social media, and cultivate relationships with local media representatives to generate positive news coverage;- Help develop a strategic communication plan that supports internal and external communication efforts, incorporating consistent themes that support the strategic initiatives and priorities of the Academy;- Craft and drive a multi-year marketing communications strategy that supports institutional priorities and core mission;- Oversee crisis communication strategy, planning, and implementation;- Monitor all forms of media (web, social, print, email) to ensure that all constituencies receive timely and up-to-date information and respond to online feedback as appropriate;- Manage Brentwood Academys internet presence, including the website and all social networking channels (including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube);- Maintain, prioritize, and implement overall project plan for website content, upgrades, and ongoing requests;Qualifications:- A bachelors degree or higher, preferably in journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field;- Five-plus years of relevant full-time experience in media relations including reputation management, public relations, writing, editing, and publications project management in a business or educational setting;- Superior writing, speaking, and editing skills;- Experience creating and posting content to social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube)- Experience in crafting and placing compelling advertising content, including print, digital, and broadcast campaigns tied to Admission strategic goals;- Familiarity with AP Style Guide;- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with colleagues and constituents, solve problems; and represent Brentwood Academy in the community.For a full position description, visit this link: https://www.carneysandoe.com/assets/Brentwood-Academy-11-7-19-Final-Draft.pdf